Australia’s most stunning homes
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Planchonella House, Cairns, Queensland

Tucked away in the treetops of tropical north Queensland, this remarkable property was built in 2014 by Jessie Bennett Studio. The fascinating structure has been awarded numerous accolades for its innovative concrete design, such as the Australian House of the Year at the 2015 Houses Awards and the Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture at the 2015 National Architecture Awards.
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Planchonella House, Cairns, Queensland

Now for sale with Modern House, the distinctive home perches on a ridge in the rainforest, flanked by a tranquil swimming pool for cooling off in the humid summer heat. An array of eco-friendly features have been incorporated into the design, such as passive cooling systems, deep eaves to shield the interior from the sun and cross ventilation to cool the property during the day.
Planchonella House, Cairns, Queensland

Planchonella House, Cairns, Queensland

New Farm Cottage, Brisbane, Queensland

Clad in white wood, this charming property was once a time-worn timber home that'd seen better days. Architects Vokes and Peters breathed new life into the historic house with a sensitive renovation, creating a stunning space for modern living while preserving the heritage of the site.
New Farm Cottage, Brisbane, Queensland

New Farm Cottage, Brisbane, Queensland

Simple yet stylish, the crisp palette of white walls and ceilings evokes coastal beach house vibes, but it's the clever nods to the home's heritage that really stand out. We love the intricate archway that separates the dining room from the sitting room – just look at that woodwork!
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New Farm Cottage, Brisbane, Queensland

Bunda House, Springwood, New South Wales

This historic Victorian manor sits within its own sprawling estate in the Blue Mountains. Built in the early 1880s, the estate features picturesque gardens, wide verandahs, original decorative iron fretwork and even a medieval tower. Showcasing exquisite craftsmanship from every angle, this sandstone masterpiece is currently for sale with Christie’s International Real Estate.
Bunda House, Springwood, New South Wales

Bunda House, Springwood, New South Wales

Bunda House, Springwood, New South Wales

Terrarium House, Brisbane, Queensland

This early 1900s cottage might seem modest from the road, but the two-level home hides plenty of surprises. After extensive works to save the crumbling 100-year-old structure, the property is now a stunning blend of old and new. Thanks to bi-folding doors, the rear wall opens up to the great outdoors, while tropical indoor gardens blur the line between interior and exterior. Designed by John Ellway, Terrarium House won the Eleanor Cullis-Hill Award for Residential Architecture in 2019.
Terrarium House, Brisbane, Queensland

An external staircase surrounded by ferns and lush vegetation frames the entrance to the three-bedroom Brisbane home. Inside, a spectacular open-plan living space, complete with warm, wooden fixtures, white-washed exposed brick and plenty of greenery, offers an airy, organic feel.
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Terrarium House, Brisbane, Queensland

Terrarium House, Brisbane, Queensland

Princess Street House, Brisbane, Queensland

A new residence in a historic neighbourhood, Princess Street House was designed to maximise the available space on a snug urban plot. The work of Owen Architecture, the property manages to blend in with neighbouring houses whilst offering a distinctive new take on suburban residential design – it's hardly surprising that the pad was shortlisted for Australia's prestigious Houses Awards.
Princess Street House, Brisbane, Queensland

Princess Street House, Brisbane, Queensland

Princess Street House, Brisbane, Queensland

With its luxe gold fixtures and chic marble tops, the kitchen is situated at the heart of the home. Light and airy, it's flanked by the carport, which is accessed by a span of sliding doors – you could even set up a large dining table on the driveway to accommodate larger alfresco gatherings.
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Maltoende, Wahroonga, New South Wales

Maltoende, Wahroonga, New South Wales

Currently for sale with Christie’s International Real Estate, the gated residence accommodates six bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as considerable extras including a tennis court, swimming pool, home office, gym, studio and a self-contained guest wing just off the kitchen.
Maltoende, Wahroonga, New South Wales

Maltoende, Wahroonga, New South Wales

Gibbon Street, Brisbane, Queensland

This wonderfully unique two-bedroom home in Brisbane's busy 'Little Italy' area was formerly a post-war worker's cottage. Since Cavill Architects completed an extensive modernisation project, the property has enjoyed notable praise and was even shortlisted in the homes category of the 2018 World Architecture Festival.
Gibbon Street, Brisbane, Queensland

Featuring two bedrooms, a living area, laundry room, garage, pantry, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and a study, this intriguing home provides a calm oasis in the suburbs of Brisbane. The renovations to the structure were undertaken with a view to create a series of 'relic-like garden walls' repurposed as living spaces.
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Gibbon Street, Brisbane, Queensland

Gibbon Street, Brisbane, Queensland

La Joie de Vivre, Bayview, New South Wales

La Joie de Vivre, Bayview, New South Wales

La Joie de Vivre, Bayview, New South Wales

La Joie de Vivre, Bayview, New South Wales

Currently on the market with Christie’s International Real Estate, the home isn't short of luxury amenities, from the swimming pool and championship tennis court to the luxury guest cottage and six-car garage. Our favourite feature, however, has to be the incredible panoramic views from the sandstone terraces, stretching from Pittwater to the Pacific.
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